Chapter681SheIsRightUnderHisNose


    Since Yerek personally chose Anya to be on his team, no matter how frustrated or regretful he was, he


    could not p her to death out of annoyance,


    “Can’t you see that Victoria was deliberately trying to pick a fight? Haven’t you noticed?” Yerek wished


    he could knock on Anya’s head to see what was going on inside. “Christina was right there watching. It


    was clearly her idea.”


    Anya was surprised to learn that Christina was present.


    She was too engrossed in arguing with Victoria that she had not noticed Christina’s presence. “What


    does Christina want?“,


    “If I’m not mistaken, Christina is starting to doubt your identity. She’s testing you,” Yerek deduced in a


    serious tone.


    With a ming re, he reproached Anya. “Since you became Vera Ludwig, your actions have been


    too conspicuous. The spection surrounding the dyed inheritance is also not in your favor.”


    Anya sat on the couch, filled with frustration, and knitted her brows. “The problem is there’s too little


    information left by Vera. I can’t fully replicate her demeanor. And to make matters worse, that sly old


    man neyer intended to distribute his inheritance among other family members. That’s why he


    deliberately set up that d*mn biometric fingerprint lock. Vera Ludwig has been dead for over three


    years, and her body has long since dposed into a pile of bones. Where am I supposed to find her


    fingerprints to open the safety deposit box? Even if her body was still intact, I couldn’t bring myself to


    desecrate a grave.”


    Anya’s face filled with disgust and resistance when he mentioned Vera’s name.


    Even the astute Yerek could note up with a solution at that moment.


    Anya’s mind was consumed with thoughts of reiming her reputation and teaching Christina and


    Victoria a lesson after they had humiliated her in front of so many influential figures and socialites.


    “The international conference is about to start in an hour. I’ll take a shower and change into clean


    clothes. Send me the list of projects that Nathaniel wants to discuss so that I can do some preparation


    in advance.” The constant odor of food emanating from her body made Anya feel nauseous. To make


    matters worse, Victoria actually sshed her with peach–vored soda.


    She opened the drawer of the bedside table and took out a pack of antihistamines, swallowing two


    tablets. Then she turned and walked into the bathroom.


    In any case, with Yerek acting as her mastermind, Anya could simply follow his instructions without


    having to exert much mental effort.


    As the international conference was about tomence, Nathaniel dressed himself while attentively


    listening to Sebastian’s briefing on the day’s itinerary.


    Nathaniel maintained his impassive expression the entire time. It was only when Sebastian mentioned


    Christina that a flicker of emotion stirred in his icy eyes.


    “Victoria sent someone to keep an eye on Yerck and Vera?” Nathaniel buttoned up thest button on


    his shirt cor and turned to face Sebastian. Victoria is known for her casual and carefree demeanor,


    and she has had limited interactions with Yerek and Vera. It’s unlikely she would look for trouble without


    a reason.


    Nathaniel figured it was Christina’s idea.


    A corner of his lips quirked up, and he sighed lightly. “We truly are a destined pair; two peas in a pod.”


    D


    Sebastian’s heart was suddenly filled with jealousy. His gaze toward Nathaniel carried a hint of sorrow


    as he boldly asserted his authority. “Mr. Hadley, she’s my girlfriend.” D


    “What’s with that jealous look? I was referring to my wife,” Nathaniel retorted. D


    “But you didn’t mention you were talking about Mrs. Hadley…” Sebastian muttered under his breath, at


    sense of relief washing over him. D


    Initially, Nathaniel wanted to retort upon hearing that, but upon further reflection, he realized the two of


    them were in the same situation. This brought a sense offort to Nathaniel, and he decided to give


    Sebastian a pass, at least for the time being. D


    “Any updates on Vera’s DNA results?” Nathaniel inquired while fastening his cufflinks and adjusting his


    appearance in the mirror.


    “We’ve received the report.” Sebastian took out a file from his briefcase. The DNAS don’t match. In


    fact, Vera’s DNA matches with Anya Gibson’s. D


    Anya Gibson? Nathaniel scoffed. “How bold of her to pull this stunt!”


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    After searching high and low for the person, Nathaniel finally realized she had been right under his


    nose all along.


    “Let’sy low and not startle her,” Nathaniel ordered in a cold voice. Before leaving, he texted Christina


    as usual, only to receive a red exmation mark in response.


    Nathaniel’s mood grew even grimmer. He entered the meeting with a stern expression, causing those


    who wished to cozy up to him during this opportunity to keep their distance, witnessing his


    unapproachable demeanor.


    Nathaniel’s scanning gaze circled the vast and opulent hall, but Christina was nowhere to be found.


    “Call Victoria and ask her what’s happening.” After giving Sebastian the instruction, Nathaniel walked to


    a quiet corner with a ss of champagne.


    Sebastian stepped aside and dialed Victoria’s number, but her phone only rang twice before being


    abruptly disconnected. Wait a second. Is she really mad at me?


    Sebastian froze for a moment before turning around to leave the hall.


    Meanwhile, Anya and Yerek both noticed Sebastian’s departure, leaving Nathaniel alone. Yerek


    immediately urged Anya, “Quick, go over. There’s no one disturbing Nathaniel now, so try to get


    something from him.”


    Anya smiled confidently and said, “As long as Christina and Victoria, those two b*tches, don’t get way,


    I’m sure I’ll be able to spend a night with Nathaniel. The Hadley family cares about their reputation, and


    even if Nathaniel refuses to acknowledge it, he’ll have to provide me with a substantial amount of hush


    money.” D


    Anya and Yerek were still immersed in their own fantasies, unaware that Anya’s true identity had been


    completely exposed.


    With steady steps and a graceful demeanor, Anya approached Nathaniel’s side, her smile filled with


    flirtatious radiance.


    “Nathaniel, why are you here all alone? Can I apany you?” she asked, her voice filled with


    sweetness.


    Unlike ordinary men who would easily be captivated by such a seductive tone, Nathaniel found it


    repulsive. Disgust shed in his eyes, and his voice grew dark, carrying a dangerous warning. “We’re


    not acquainted well enough. You have no right to call me by that name.”


    Anya arched her eyebrows, disying a different allure in her expression. “Mr. Hadley,st night when


    we were together, you didn’t show such indifference toward me. Moreover, you permitted me to


    address you by your name. Although our connection was brief, we did share an intimate moment… ah!”


    All of a sudden, Nathaniel’s grip tightened tightly around Anya’s throat, and a chilling gaze emanated


    from his icy eyes, exuding a menacing aura.


    Anya’s face turned pale in shock as the pressure on her neck intensified, a sense of impending death


    creeping over her.


    “I warned you not to provoke me. Many women have attempted to climb into my bed, and you’re not


    the first. But they all met the same fate. Anya Gibson, tired of living, are you? Well, then, I’ll do you a


    favor!” Nathaniel raised his voice.


    Upon hearing Nathaniel utter her name, Anya was stunned, her eyes widening in terror. She fought


    desperately, like a dying fish, struggling to break free from the deadly that ensnared her.


    “Mr. Hadley, using force against a beautifuldy in such a public setting is not the behavior befitting a


    gentleman.” A voice emerged from behind.